Senior Design/Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Design / Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Southampton, Hybrid

Who are we recruiting for?

We are seeking a motivated and creative Senior Mechanical/Design Engineer to join a vibrant, award-winning team at the forefront of sustainable shipping. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to innovative wind-assisted propulsion technology, delivering designs that are both elegant and production-ready.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the mechanical and structural design of cutting-edge subsystems from concept through detailed manufacturing release.
• Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and supporting calculations with strong analytical judgment and FEA application.
• Drive design validation, documentation, and integration across performance, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Mentor junior engineers, review work, and communicate technical outcomes clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion safe, sustainable, and high-quality engineering standards throughout all projects.

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Qualified in Mechanical, Structural, or Marine Engineering with minimum 3 years' experience in complex mechanical or design engineering.
• Proven success delivering designs from concept to production in marine, offshore, or related heavy machinery environments.
• Skilled in Design for Manufacture, steel structures, and drawing creation within a design/manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor or equivalent) and comfortable with structural analysis.
• Focused, determined, and inspired to solve complex engineering challenges with creativity and practical thinking.

What's in it for you?

• Private healthcare and 25 days holiday.
• Opportunity to work on unique, award-winning sustainable technology.
• Growth and development in a vibrant, motivated, and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to production-ready designs with a clear path to impacting real-world solutions.

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.